William Crawford

Missing
Case Description
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William Melvin Crawford, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on May 15, 1978, in Santa Cruz, California. At the time of his disappearance, Crawford was staying at a convalescent home. He was last seen leaving the facility, wearing a blue or black bathrobe and slippers. Despite a search, he was never heard from again. Crawford had an unspecified medical condition, which may have contributed to his disappearance, and he has scars on his upper left arm and near his left eye.

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Last Seen: May 15, 1978
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    Victim Details

    Jan 24, 2009

    Feb 23, 2024

    William

    Crawford

    96

    50

    72 inches

    185 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    May 15, 1978

    Santa Cruz

    California

    Santa Cruz County

    7150

    Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

    Santa Cruz

    California

    Santa Cruz County

    95062

    5200 Soquel Avenue, California

    8314711121

    County

    Law Enforcement

    www.scsheriff.com

    78-3229

    1978-05-15

    Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    09/29/2024


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